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This is an older thread I resurrected, so I’ll assume you’re asking me. Its a kick down solenoid type of connection for sure, only a single wire connection to the drivers side of the trans, mid way back. I’ve checked the circuit and the wire seems good and the switch works so I suspect the...

My trans does not kick down properly, hasn't since delivery. I've checked the circuit of the exterior switch on the throttle arm, and it works fine. That switch just makes and breaks connection. Apparently I need to replace the kickdown solenoid itself. Joy, joy, it's internal and I have to...

I've heard they are an RV window. Notice how little opening you get for air, talking or passing in/out. I recommend something different, if you can find it. Course I'm a soft door guy still. Bulldogger

Dont feel bad. I think many of us have done something to break handles. I knocked one silly on a tree while trail riding at Graves Mountain rally one year. Fixed it about the same way. Still holding up. Bdgr

The idle speed seems normal, but this is my first diesel. I don’t have a tach. The clunk is towards the front. I think I’ll replace th u-joints since they could be 30+ years old anyway. And I’ll take a harder look at the carrier bearing. I seem to recall being able to wiggle the rear...

They looked OK, and I greased their zerks, those that had them. It occurred to me I could replace them and know they're good for sure. I don't mind doing that. Bulldogger

My ride sometimes clunks, sometimes doesn't. I'm not familiar with the cause of this, and wonder if it's something I can address outside of a trans rebuild. (Please don't say it's a trans rebuild, oh please.) My ride is a stock 1987 M998 with 6.2L NA and standard drivetrain. All fluids are at...

Congratulations! And now the cleanup begins.... I don't envy that mess shooting out of the cylinders. But once it's all out and wiped clean, it should rotate fine, one would hope. Bulldogger

That much Blaster should free her up. Perhaps crank bearings are stuck too? Have you put anything in the crankcase to try to help free her up? I'd try Mystery Oil there to see what it might free up. BDGR

If you could come up with frames it wouldn’t be hard for me to put some skin on them. Bdgr

Thanks for the compliments! I'm checking with my previous source for surplus door frames. I'll PM you once I can confirm I can get salvageable frames to start with, and we can take it from there. Bulldogger

This morning I decided to modify my rear curtain to roll up tighter. This involved cutting out the lumpy parts at the bottom corners where the seat belt mounts are. I then sewed Velcro in so they could be reattached when wanted. I want to have the rear curtain in the event I remove my soft...

Bumped up the fuel pump on mine with the kind help of TheCaptain. Followed the guidance on the FlashOffroad site. It was straightforward but not simple dealing with the fiddly nuts and bolts while straddling the engine bay, but we got it. Truck drives noticeably better now. I’ll see how well she...

Because it traps moisture, you can expect earlier failure due to corrosion, but I've had good experience finding techs to re-pipe other vehicles for a reasonable price in the past (shop around, play one quote against the other) so I may do this too. You will get some criticism for suggesting...

I will gladly support that piece of legislation!!!!

That is gorgeous, just plain gorgeous. Well done! BDGR

+1 Drive it again. Pretend to be inspecting the undercarriage, but really look for a hot caliper. If you find a hot caliper, note the speed limitation and wonder about the engine, let him come down in price, and rebuild the brakes. Bulldogger

You've convinced me not to try! Didn't particularly need it anyway. Glad you caught me before I tried. BDGR

Reading the TM now. I mean. I'm at work, so I'm working, and I'll read the TM later. BDGR

It could be a while before I muster the gumption to try to sew a cover, but I'll keep ya'll posted. Dump trailer? You mean mine? Howzat? Sure would have saved me time at the landfill... Seriously, I better download the TM. I didn't think I needed one for a trailer! Bulldogger